Ben Bridge Jeweler Inc. · Seattle, WA United States
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This link will open in a new window Founded by Samuel Silverman in 1912, today jewelry chain Ben Bridge Jeweler operates about 80 stores in a dozen mostly western states, including Alaska and Hawaii. The company sells platinum, 14- and 18-karat gold jewelry, diamonds, watches, and bridal and anniversary fare from its mall-based stores and Web site. Ben Bridge married Silverman's daughter in 1922, bought out his father-in-law, and renamed the company after himself. Still run by the Bridge family, the company became a subsidiary of billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in 2000. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Ben Bridge Jeweler Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Employees | 700 |
Ben Bridge Jeweler Inc. Executives
14 executives listed for Ben Bridge Jeweler Inc.'s Seattle, WA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Co-Chairman | Robert Bridge | |
| Co-Chairman | Herbert Bridge | |
| Co-CEO and General Counsel | Jonathan Bridge |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Ben Bridge Jeweler Inc.
Jewelry sales depend partly on consumer income. Small jewelers can effectively compete with large chains because price isn't the main factor determining sales. Profitability depends on merchandising and effective marketing. Jewelry is sold not only by specialized jewelry retailers, but also by department stores and mass merchants. Because regular gross margins are very high, often 50 percent, mass merchants have been able to cut prices and take market share. Wal-Mart is the largest jewelry retailer in the US. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Ben Bridge Jeweler Inc. Competitors
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